Candyman (Special Edition)

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Based on a story by Clive Barker and skillfully written and directed by Bernard Rose, Candyman rises above most horror films by eerily suggesting that some urban legends--in this case a particularly frightening one--have a spooky basis in reality. The legend of the Candyman is a potent one around the high-rise tenements of Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing complex, where the residents speak of a dark, ominous figure who appears when his victims say his name five times in front of a mirror, then mercilessly slashes them to death. Upon learning that the Candyman is rumored to live in one of the vacant tenements, a University of Illinois researcher (Virginia Madsen) investigates a recent murder at Cabrini-Green. She learns that the Candyman (played by Tony Todd) is both unreal and chillingly real--a supernatural force of evil empowered by those who believe in his legend. He is a killer made flesh by the belief of others, and the young researcher's investigation is a threat to his existence. What happens next? We wouldn't dare spoil the chills, but rest assured that writer-director Rose has tapped into a wellspring of urban angst and fear, and Candyman serves up its gruesome frights with a refreshing dose of intelligence. --Jeff Shannon
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A children's ghost story comes to terrifying life in this gut-wrenching thriller about a graduate student whose research into modern folklore summons the spirit of the dead. Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) laughs when she interviews college freshmen about their superstitions. But when she hears about Candyman a slave spirit with a hook hand who is said to haunt Chicago's notorious Cabrini-Green housing project she thinks she has a new twist for this thesis. Braving the gang-ridden territory to visit the site of a brutal murder Helen arrogantly assumes Candyman can't really exist... until he appears igniting a string of terrifying tragic slayings. But the police don't believe in monsters and they charge Helen with the grisly crimes. Only one person can set her free: CANDYMAN.

A Clockwork Orange the controversial 1971 dark satirical science fiction film. England at the time was plagued with social and political unrest. It created some of the most incredible and memorable pieces of art, that include th...A Clockwork Orange the controversial 1971 dark satirical science fiction film. England at the time was plagued with social and political unrest. It created some of the most incredible and memorable pieces of art, that include this film.

Perhaps the transition for all sociological horror movie making took place in 1976. This restored version of this film introduces us to the four most frightening words in American cinema: "You talkin' to me?" The cast is for now...Perhaps the transition for all sociological horror movie making took place in 1976. This restored version of this film introduces us to the four most frightening words in American cinema: "You talkin' to me?" The cast is for now burned into our psyche Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd and Director Martin Scorsese.

What do you get when you put Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, George Clooney, Mexico, and stripper-vampires together? This movie, aka the most absurdly awesome movie of all time (yes, I said stripper-vampires. Not strippers AN...What do you get when you put Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, George Clooney, Mexico, and stripper-vampires together? This movie, aka the most absurdly awesome movie of all time (yes, I said stripper-vampires. Not strippers AND vampires).

As long as there is shark week, I will continue to watch this movie at least once a year, every year till the day that I die. It's Iconic and intense and brilliant. You should be embarrassed if you haven't see it.

Scariest. Movie. Ever. And I mean that in the same way that Sugar Ray is my favorite band ever. It's not that I like them more than anything right now. It's just at the time, I loved sugar ray so much and was ridiculous terrified ...Scariest. Movie. Ever. And I mean that in the same way that Sugar Ray is my favorite band ever. It's not that I like them more than anything right now. It's just at the time, I loved sugar ray so much and was ridiculous terrified of this film. Make sense?

I enjoyed this movie and although it's not one of M. Night Shamalayan's best, it has what I would dare to say is one of the best suspense scenes in cinema. That's a big accomplishment. It's the scene where Joaquin Pheonix's charac...I enjoyed this movie and although it's not one of M. Night Shamalayan's best, it has what I would dare to say is one of the best suspense scenes in cinema. That's a big accomplishment. It's the scene where Joaquin Pheonix's character is watching tv in the closet. I won't ruin it for you, just watch it.

Awesome, awesome, awesome fantasy film from the 80's! It's about...well. dragons and a young dragon slayer. But it's not as fluffy and snow white as you might think. These dragons are scary and devour sacrificial virgins. And the ...Awesome, awesome, awesome fantasy film from the 80's! It's about...well. dragons and a young dragon slayer. But it's not as fluffy and snow white as you might think. These dragons are scary and devour sacrificial virgins. And the special effects still hold up today.

Here it is, out on DVD and I thought it hadn't even come out in theaters yet. Talk about a bad marketing job. regardless, I've always been a fan of the saw franchise. So, I look forward to checking this one out.

This is my most favorite movie ever. Beautiful cinematography coupled with one of the best directors in Japan, it even scored IFC's top 10 most scary scenes the year it came out.
Not a first date kind of movie though. But per...This is my most favorite movie ever. Beautiful cinematography coupled with one of the best directors in Japan, it even scored IFC's top 10 most scary scenes the year it came out.
Not a first date kind of movie though. But perhaps the perfect post breakup movie ever made.

Great thought provoking film that runs backwards, telling the story of three friends. The film starts with one of the men being arrested at a night club for murder. As the story progresses to the events leading up to the arrest we...Great thought provoking film that runs backwards, telling the story of three friends. The film starts with one of the men being arrested at a night club for murder. As the story progresses to the events leading up to the arrest we learn the reason for the brutal (and hard to stomach) killing. The movie has the most disturbing scene I've ever seen on film, which caused several people to walk out sick to their stomach. Hard to swallow, but worth watching.

this is literally the most disturbing movie i have ever seen. you only need to see it once...once is plenty. but its like driving by a really bad car accident that you just can't take your eyes off of.

One of my favorite scary movies due to my obsession with George C. Scott...
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When a recent widower (the wonderfully overemphatic George C. Scott ) moves into an antique Washington mansion, his realization that he may...One of my favorite scary movies due to my obsession with George C. Scott...
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When a recent widower (the wonderfully overemphatic George C. Scott ) moves into an antique Washington mansion, his realization that he may not be the only resident leads him toward a deadly secret that refuses to remain buried....The best haunted-house film since the legendary Haunting, this potent, classy combination of the mystery and horror genres eschews explicit gore and dumb shocks in exchange for a subtle creepiness that occasionally builds to a terrifying peak (watch out for that seance scene!). The result is a satisfyingly intelligent horror film with an intriguing dash of Watergate-era paranoia. Director Peter Medak went on to direct the considerably more gratuitous and somewhat less effective Romeo Is Bleeding and The Krays.

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Director John Carpenter and special makeup effects master Rob Bottin teamed up for this 1982 remake of the 1951 science fiction classic The Thing from Another World, and the result is a mixed blessing. It's got moments...Amazon.com
Director John Carpenter and special makeup effects master Rob Bottin teamed up for this 1982 remake of the 1951 science fiction classic The Thing from Another World, and the result is a mixed blessing. It's got moments of highly effective terror and spine-tingling suspense, but it's mostly a showcase for some of the goriest and most horrifically grotesque makeup effects ever created for a movie. With such highlights as a dog that splits open and blossoms into something indescribably gruesome, this is the kind of movie for die-hard horror fans and anyone who slows down to stare at fatal traffic accidents. On those terms, however, it's hard not to be impressed by the movie's wild and wacky freak show. It all begins when scientists at an arctic research station discover an alien spacecraft under the thick ice, and thaw out the alien body found aboard. What they don't know is that the alien can assume any human form, and before long the scientists can't tell who's real and who's a deadly alien threat. Kurt Russell leads the battle against the terrifying intruder, and the supporting cast includes Richard Masur, Richard Dysart, Donald Moffat, and Wilford Brimley. They're all playing standard characters who are neglected by the mechanistic screenplay (based on the classic sci-fi story "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell), but Carpenter's emphasis is clearly on the gross-out effects and escalating tension. If you've got the stomach for it (and let's face it, there's a big audience for eerie gore), this is a thrill ride you won't want to miss. --Jeff Shannon